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Waterfalls · Mid Wales

Water-break-its-neck

In or near Walton.

Water-break-its-neck — a waterfall in wales mid.

Water-break-its-neck - geograph.org.uk - 2451570

Phillip Perry — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Dolau · 8.1 km

About

A British waterfall, formed where an upland river meets resistant rock and tumbles over an escarpment. Most are seasonal in flow.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Water-break-its-neck is a waterfall located in Mid Wales, within the parish of New Radnor, postcode LD8. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly relating to the River Teme. The waterfall features a dramatic drop, contributing to the area's natural beauty and biodiversity. Visitors can observe the surrounding landscape, which is characterised by rugged terrain and diverse flora.

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Coordinates
52.2333, -3.2000
District
Powys
Parish
New Radnor
Postcode
LD8 2TN
Parliamentary constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Nearest railway station
Dolau8.1 km

Sources

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Mynd

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Nyth-grug

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Fron Hill

Fron Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 523 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Water-break-its-neck

Places to stay

Memorial monument entering New Radnor - geograph.org.uk - 2809221📷 5

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Presteign Holiday Park (W)

Presteign Holiday Park (W) — a caravan park in wales mid.

A44 at New Radnor turn - geograph.org.uk - 5897331📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Presteign Holiday Park (E)

Presteign Holiday Park (E) — a caravan park in wales mid.

The A44 heading for Rhayader - geograph.org.uk - 5494393📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Spring Rock Caravan Park

Spring Rock Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

The Severn Arms Hotel (Penybont) - geograph.org.uk - 5954196📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Dolswydd Caravan Park

Dolswydd Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

Sheep in Fields, Hundred House, Powys - geograph.org.uk - 3668314📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Rhiw Villa Farm

Rhiw Villa Farm — a caravan park in wales mid.

Footpath near Harbour Farm - geograph.org.uk - 6926723📷 5

Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Harbour Farm Caravan Park

Harbour Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales mid.

Places to eat & drink

Royal Oak Inn, Kington - geograph.org.uk - 1901827📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

The Royal Oak Public House Including Rubblestone Wing To East

The Royal Oak Public House Including Rubblestone Wing To East in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

Old White Lion and the Castle Inn (Kington) - geograph.org.uk - 6523237📷 5

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

32 and 33, Church Street

32 and 33, Church Street in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

National Cycle Museum - geograph.org.uk - 7809711📷 7

Restaurants · Mid Wales

The Temple Bar

The Temple Bar — a restaurant in wales mid.

Thank you for visiting Kington - geograph.org.uk - 3538570📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Ye Olde Tavern

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The Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne - geograph.org.uk - 5477235📷 4

Historic pubs · Mid Wales

Radnorshire Arms

Radnorshire Arms in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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The Rhydspence Inn, Wye Valley - geograph.org.uk - 4001954📷 5

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The Rhydspence Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Water-break-its-neck?
Water-break-its-neck is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD8 2TN), in the parish of New Radnor.
What is Water-break-its-neck?
Water-break-its-neck — a waterfall in wales mid.
How do I get to Water-break-its-neck?
The nearest railway station is Dolau, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD8 2TN.
Is Water-break-its-neck a protected site?
Yes — Water-break-its-neck is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Water-break-its-neck?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LD8 2TN. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.